Partner Agencies
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ALLIANCE INDUSTRIES
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We provide employment to individuals with various disabilities. Provides structure, work ethics and training for area industries for those 16 years of age or older. Served 48 people through out the year.
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers to provide relief in disaster and help people prepare for, prevent and respond to emergencies. We do this through the five basic services of blood collection and processing, disaster preparedness and response, international messaging and tracing, health and safety training, and emergency communications for our service members and their families. All services are provided through the generous gifts of the American people.
Served 11 Military Families
Health & Safety:Â 325
Disaster Assistance:Â 115
ANTHONY WAYNE BOY SCOUTS
The Anthony Wayne Area Council was chartered to the relatively new Boy Scouts of America organization in April 1917, to serve boys in northeastern Indiana . Since 1917, the council has grown geographically, but the fundamental principals of our programs remain based in the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, “to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law”, which hasn’t changed since 1910. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
316 Children
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.
78 in DeKalb County
BUTLER EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
Non-profit that serves children age 6 weeks to 12 years. We learn through play, everyday. Teachers are calm and positive while children guide us through their wildest dreams, most creative play and moments of discovery. Our hopes for the future are that we can provide these opportunities for more and more children.
45 Families with 60 kids.
CANCER SERVICES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana provides emotional support and practical resources to people with cancer and their families. Services include supportive counseling, durable medical equipment, financial and transportation assistance, wigs and hats, nutritional drink, personal health supplies, support groups, massage and exercise as well as information and referral. Cancer Services is an entirely local organization serving our community since 1944.
125 People
CHILDREN FIRST CENTER
Children First Center is a comprehensive agency, offering a full array of in-home services to children and their families in northeast Indiana . Some services offered are early intervention, family advocacy, and literacy and health programs. www.childrenfirstcenter.org
2500 Home Visits for:Â Special Needs Children (Autism, Leaning Disabilities, and health issues)
Teaching mothers how to care for a new born baby.
Teaching parents how to be parents.
DEKALB COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
The goal of the council, a not-for-profit organization with its senior center as its focal point, is to improve and enrich the quality of life for older adults by easing their loneliness, helping them to increase their independence, promoting their participation in the mainstream of activities, and providing assistance that may help them to remain in their own home. A service we provide is DeKalb Area Rural Transit. DART provides affordable public transportation throughout DeKalb County for everyone regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, political affiliation, national origin or ancestry.
On Monday 150 people picking up food to prepare at home.
Transportation for 75 people a week.
Home service 15 people.
DEKALB COUNTY COUNCIL ON PREGNANCY
We provide crisis and practical assistance for those in need during and after pregnancy. We also provide educational opportunities and supplies for those in need. We provide free pregnancy test, peer counseling, prenatal classes and occasional medical expenses.
DEKALB COUNTY D.A.R.E.
Our agency provides drug programs, violence, bullying programs, law related programs, and personal safety programs to all students and staff within the three school districts. We also handle any law related and security issue like drug possession, thefts, assaults, mischief, vandalism, truancy, weapons, and so on. It is the goal of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s D.A.R.E./SRO K-9 Program to provide our school systems with a safe learning environment.
Reaching out to approximately 5,500 kids in DeKalb County .
DEKALB MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
We strive for the promotion and preservation of mental health and the prevention of mental illness. We raise the standard of care of those suffering from this affliction. We promote the mental health and recovery of all Indiana citizens through educational programs to increase public understanding and acceptance of persons with a mental illness and addiction disorders
Christmas gifts for 200 people without a family.Â
National Depression Screening Day:Â 20 people.
DRUG FREE DEKALB COUNTY
Our mission is to increase awareness, as well as decrease the usage of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. We are committed to the support, advocacy, and promotion of all local efforts to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of these drugs. Our coalition operates primarily as a channeling agency for the distribution of funds to provide for drug and alcohol prevention/education, treatment, tobacco cessation, and law enforcement activities. We are also represented in community events targeting responsible decision-making of children and young adults.
Served 3,000 people in DeKalb County including grades 4 & 5.
FILLING STATION YOUTH CENTER
We are striving to address the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of young people by providing recreation, fellowship, and moral guidance in a Christian atmosphere.
9,115 Kids Last Year
FORT WAYNE WOMENS BUREAU
Since its inception, all Bureau programs and services have focused on its mission to “promote equity and opportunity for all women.” We offer a women’s business center that provides entrepreneurial assistance and advocacy to women through business counseling and mentoring, technical assistance, networking, and business-oriented classes and workshops. We offer an alcohol and drug treatment center for women and their children. We also have a rape awareness program that offers a 24 hour hotline, counseling and many awareness programs.
388 Kids Programs in the schools
GARRETT COMMUNTIY YMCA
The YMCA is committed to helping Children and youth deepen positive values, their commitment to service and their motivation to learn; Families build stronger bonds, spend time together and become more engaged with their communities; Individuals strengthen their spiritual, mental and physical well-being. We put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN INDIANA-MICHIANA
Girl Scouting is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to developing the leadership skills of girls. The Girl Scouts of DeKalb County engage in experiential and cooperative leadership activities through their troop opportunities; assisting in community service events and outdoor and field experiences to develop the skills and qualities required to be leaders of today and tomorrow.   The United Way of DeKalb County provides the support needed to advance the Girl Scout Mission: “Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.”
390 Kids
GKB HEAD START
We provide comprehensive health, social services and education programs to pregnant women, infants and children from birth to age 5 and their families in DeKalb County with incomes at or below federal poverty guidelines and families with children with disabilities.
22 Kids
NORTHEAST INDIANA CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA ' s) provide a voice for children who are involved in judicial proceedings; usually as a result of abuse or neglect. CASA ' s are also appointed to select custody and other types of domestic disputes. CASA ' s ultimate goal for every child is a safe, permanent home in the shortest time possible.
34 Kids
RISE, INC.
Rise is a non-profit rehabilitation and training facility for adults with physical and/or mental disabilities in DeKalb and Steuben Counties . We provide training in daily living skills, socialization, job training skills and other classes which promote self sufficiency and independence. Programs include: Habilitation training classes, sheltered employment, Community Employment Services and job coaching.
Served 78 People from DeKalb County
Transported 25 people to and from Rise.
45% of the adults at Rise come from DeKalb County
RSVP
RSVP offers a full range of volunteer opportunities. With RSVP, you choose how and where you want to serve. You choose the amount of time you want to give. And you choose whether you want to draw on your skills or develop new ones. In short, you find the opportunity that’s right for you.
RSVP also organizes the Community Center of Caring Food Pantry.
Served 4,150 Families and with individuals 14,408
Last year
450 New Families
800 Book Bags
$20.00 will buy 100 pounds of food at the Harvest Community Food Bank
SERENITY HOUSE
Serenity House Inc provides transitional living (recovery homes) for those men and women who have made the vital decision to become free from the bondage of alcohol and/or drugs.
Our highly structured environment and our programs are designed to facilitate a spiritual transformation that will enable our residents to lead a happy, useful, and productive life, free from alcohol or drugs.
127 People Stayed for total of 466 months average 3/ ½ months. ( this is a 9 month program)
ST. MARTINS HEALTH CLINIC
Offers quality healthcare to individuals in DeKalb County that do not have the means to provide for themselves.
4500 People last year. Served 608 during the month of August this year.
YMCA
The YMCA is committed to helping Children and youth deepen positive values, their commitment to service and their motivation to learn; Families build stronger bonds, spend time together and become more engaged with their communities; Individuals strengthen their spiritual, mental and physical well-being. We put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
YWCA NORTHEAST INDIANA
The YWCA Northeast Indiana is committed to providing domestic violence outreach services for adults and children in need of direct support in DeKalb County . We also conduct educational presentations for all ages, including our healthy relationship series for youth, and a women’s support group. We have strong community relationships through active participation on the DeKalb County Domestic Violence Task Force, Information Sessions in conjunction with the Prosecutor ' s Office, and coordination with the DeKalb County Sheriffs Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Volunteer.
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